June is National Indigenous History Month, and on June 21, we celebrate National Indigenous Peoples Day. Even though the end of the school year [...]

Following the success of the International Year of Indigenous Languages in 2019, the United Nations and its over 50 member countries believed [...]

As we approach Earth Day on April 22, 2022, many educators wonder how to explore and discuss the annual theme with learners. The past few years [...]

Restorative justice is a worthwhile and meaningful practice any educator can incorporate into their teaching. This post will explain restorative [...]

Want ideas for outdoor learning throughout the winter? While it can be tempting to stay indoors, bundling up and heading out onto the land may be [...]

Earlier this year, the Government of Canada passed legislation to make September 30 a federal holiday. It is the National Day for Truth and [...]

With Truth and Reconciliation Week just around the corner, many educators begin to explore these complex topics with learners. Just as no two [...]

For some, truth and reconciliation means acknowledging and learning about the past. For others, the focus lies in honouring treaties. [...]

Looking for a fun and interactive program for youth in your community this summer? We’re offering a new virtual summer camp program! It will [...]

The Anishnaabemowin Project: 75 videos showcasing Sagamok Anishnawbek's history, identity, land, and relationships.

Did you know that in addition to video-based content, the Learning Bird platform also includes hundred of printable resources for at-home packs?

Métis Week is celebrated in different ways across Canada. We've got three great suggestions of resources you can use in your classroom to teach [...]

Sign up for one of our free webinars in our fall webinar series. Topics include resources on the Secret Path, to culturally responsive [...]

There are many learning opportunities stemming from traditional harvesting practices from calculating harvesting yields in math to storytelling [...]

How you address Orange Shirt Day in your classroom can really depend on where you are and who your students are. This classroom activity can help [...]

As we all find our “new normal” this fall, let’s make learning outdoors part of what we do. Whether it’s learning from the formal math curriculum [...]

When creating school and community-based resources, we like to ensure that they are a true reflection of our partners’ local language and culture.

In the fall, there may be a bigger focus on at-home learning to help meet social distancing requirements in schools. Our new custom Course Packs [...]

During our battle with COVID-19, organizations need new skills and support. This is why we are temporarily expanding our service offerings to [...]

Schools around the country are closing to allow families and staff to practice social distancing and limit the spread of COVID-19.

As teachers, we speak about many different rights in our classroom. We talk about the rights students have as learners in the space of the class, [...]

Find suggestions on how you can ease into conversations about Gender-Based Violence with your learners using three familiar topics as entry points.

As educators, we have the great fortune and privilege of working closely with young people during the most formative years of their lives.

On September 30th, students across Canada will mark Orange Shirt Day. They will be encouraged to learn about Phyllis’ Story and to wear orange [...]

Are you interested in exploring how you can integrate outdoor learning into your teaching? You may be hearing more and more about the benefits.

Fall is on its way, and along with it comes a new brand new school year. In the weeks to come teachers everywhere will return to their schools [...]

The school year hasn’t quite begun, but many educators are planning what they will teach this year. To help prepare for Secret Path Week, we are [...]

We had a wonderful year travelling to our partner communities and speaking with teachers, Elders, Knowledge Keepers, and students. As we prepare [...]

The United Nations has declared 2019 the International Year of Indigenous Languages (IY2019). This year’s goal is to raise awareness of the [...]

On April 22, people across the world will celebrate Earth Day. There will be demonstrations, guest speakers, and schools may encourage learners [...]

Learning Bird is pleased to welcome God’s Lake Narrows First Nation School as a new partner this year. Rebecca Smith, one of our Education [...]

Did you know that in addition to our training and professional development workshops for teachers, we also offer student-facing workshops? Our [...]

Women have a powerful role in many Indigenous cultures as educators, land and water protectors, and life bringers. Certain teachings belong to [...]

We’ve had the pleasure of working with Nisichawayasihk Cree Nation for the past 3 years and are proud of the work we’ve accomplished together so [...]

Learning Bird recently started a book club focusing on books written by Indigenous authors and/or including Indigenous themes and issues.

Lest We Forget is a phrase commonly associated with Remembrance Day observations. It has particular resonance as the 100th anniversary of [...]

Seven Generations Education Institute derives its name from ancient Indigenous philosophy. Decisions made in the present should be sustainable [...]

What is a treaty? By definition, it is a formal and legally-binding agreement between countries or nations. In Canada, “treaty” can be a charged [...]

From the minute our team took our Secret Path boxed set out of its package, we’ve been a big fan. This piece of art has had a tremendous impact [...]

Every September 30, people across Canada wear orange shirts as part of Orange Shirt Day. This day honours residential school Survivors and [...]

Our work with Treaty Six Education Council (TSEC) has yielded engaging digital resources and memorable experiences over the past three years. The [...]

Fall is a beautiful season full of promise: new classes, new learners, fresh supplies, and a clean slate. As our Director of Product, Louis [...]

As consumers, we gravitate toward applications that are simple to set up, easy to learn and work seamlessly on all our devices. We enjoy tools [...]

In preparation for the new school year, you may consider the best ways to include Indigenous perspectives and ways of knowing. You may also [...]

June 21st marks National Indigenous Peoples Day. This national day of observance was previously known as National Aboriginal Day up until this [...]

Over the past two years, we’ve worked with some amazing partners from First Nation communities across Canada to develop local content for their [...]

Reading novels by Indigenous authors enables you to introduce diverse voices to your English classes while meeting curricular outcomes. Novel [...]

This past month has been an exciting time for the Learning Bird team. We’ve been busy travelling to the communities we work with to support [...]

In late November, Montreal hosted the Indspire National Gathering for Indigenous Education. This two-day event attracted over 700 educators from [...]

Last week, we were excited to host a webinar for our partnering communities. Learning Bird’s Education Account Leads Joelle Chemali and Rebecca [...]

Across Canada, November is the month we focus on remembrance. We make space in our schedules to teach our learners about those fighting for our [...]

Embracing one’s culture and heritage is difficult if you don’t read or speak the language. That is one of the key challenges facing Indigenous [...]

As educators, we often want to address deep, important topics with our learners. Still, we are unsure how to do so appropriately. You may worry [...]

As the new school year approaches, many educators and schools prepare their education spaces to welcome learners. As an educator, I know how much [...]

Canada is about to celebrate its 150th birthday as a nation. That means communities across Canada, big and small, are preparing to commemorate [...]

National Indigenous Peoples Day celebrates Indigenous Peoples across the country and their important contributions to our history and culture. [...]

Finding ways to integrate diverse knowledge in a classroom isn’t always easy for educators to accomplish. Often, we rely on things we know or [...]

As Learning Bird’s Education Content Manager, one of my main responsibilities is conducting needs assessments with our school and community [...]

Our team has been traveling frequently over the past few months, visiting schools and helping teachers become comfortable in using Learning Bird [...]

Although learners can have trouble with any subject, math is the one learners complain about most. Often this is because learners don’t see the [...]

During The Tragically Hip‘s last public concert, lead singer Gord Downie called out Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau for how Canada [...]

There are lots of great tech tips out there. Some feature specific tools for digital lessons, while others focus on justifying the use of digital [...]

Learning Bird works with schools and communities to find learning paths for learners who may not always succeed in traditional classrooms. One of [...]

Entrepreneurship is an area of study that is difficult to define. What skills does an entrepreneur need? How can they develop these skills in a [...]

June 21, 2016, is the 20th anniversary of National Indigenous Peoples Day in Canada. In 1996, then Governor General of Canada, Roméo LeBlanc, [...]

Between Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Snapchat, and whatever’s next, social media plays an integral part in most people’s lives these days. As an [...]

Writing a grant can be an intimidating and overwhelming process. Deadlines are tight, applications are long, and writers are under considerable [...]

Math class can be a traumatic experience, and for whatever reason, people tie math closely to intelligence. Many people think you can do math if [...]

The most beautiful thing we can experience is the mysterious. It is the source of all true art and science.” – Albert Einstein   As an [...]

Whenever I talk about young people, politics, civic action, and the internet, I always find some version of the common misconceptions about youth [...]

Why is Genius Hour such an effective learning model? A sixth-grade student smiled proudly as she presented her project. She picked the topic, [...]

Timelines help learners make connections between the present and past visually appealing and chronological. Arranging events along a timeline [...]

Do not panic. I will break down the most practical way for educators to successfully integrate elements of video games into their classrooms as [...]

Gaming Can Change the World You may be hearing a new word in education and technology a lot these days: Gamification. Gamification applies [...]

November 11th marks Remembrance Day, an opportunity to honour those who have served in the nation’s defence. Originally referred to as Armistice [...]

Technology—it’s all around us. When we say we want to integrate technology into the classroom, what do we mean? Unfortunately, there is no [...]

The first day of a new school year is almost as magical as the moment the ball drops at midnight on December 31 in that there’s so much to look [...]

Have you heard about education quickly taking over the social media site Twitter? People claim that Twitter is a great way to connect with other [...]

Incorporating pop culture and media into the classroom is a divisive issue amongst educators, and not without reason. While pop culture has its [...]

“I started incorporating digital storytelling, and I saw changes in my students. I saw that they were thinking in new ways and writing in new [...]

Good teachers move beyond simply knowing their subject matter, and knowing how to teach. They transform the subject matter through teaching.

As technology increasingly becomes a part of schools and classrooms, we must use these tools in the best possible manner. One of these practices, [...]

In its simplest form, Explain Everything is a canvas upon which you can record your ideas. But that isn’t a description that does justice to an [...]

Storytelling is an important skill for kids to develop while at school. It’s a soft skill that will help them think more creatively, give more [...]

Easter is just around the corner, and many educators are most likely preparing lessons for this upcoming holiday. Look no further! Here are four [...]